North Dakota Corn Harvest Reaches 75% Complete

North Dakota winter wheat conditions may have deteriorated over the past month but at least the corn harvest made some progress.

Survey Reveals Covid-19 Fears for Ontario Farmers

A new survey shows the majority of Ontario farmers are expecting a significant impact to their bottom line because of the covid-19 pandemic.

Bank of Canada Makes Second Emergency Rate Cut

It’s not quite at zero yet, but the Bank of Canada is getting there.

Spring Conditions Mixed: Weather Network

IGC Trims World Soy Production Estimate

The International Grains Council has trimmed its 2019-20 global soybean production forecast, citing downgrades in both Argentina and Brazil.

World Grains Output to Reach New High in 2020-21: IGC

Employers Asked to Post Farm-Related Job Openings

With many Canadian workers already out of a job because of the covid-19 pandemic and the agricultural sector badly in need of labour, there may be a match there.

Corn Futures Still Well Above Ethanol Break-Even

Prairie Grain Companies Making Staffing Plans

Prairie grain companies are making backup staffing plans in the event other employees are forced off the job because of sickness, according to the head of the Western Grain Elevator Association.

Federal Covid-19 Aid Just More Debt: Farm Groups

Farmers Asked to Participate in Weekly Covid-19-Related Survey

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is asking producers to participate in a weekly survey as the covid-19 crisis continues, to identify any related issues/problems down on the farm.

ICE Close: Canola Starts Week on Strong Note

Canola futures were stronger on Monday, amid gains in the Chicago soy complex and a weaker Canadian dollar.

Ottawa Announces Ag Aid Measures

An additional $5 billion in lending capacity for Farm Credit Canada is headlining the federal government’s response to the Covid-19 crisis for the agricultural sector.